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Opening your own parking lot or garage can be a great business venture or side hustle<\/a>, depending on the<\/em> size of the lot <\/em><\/strong>and <\/em>personnel requirements<\/em><\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

While operating a parking business may seem straightforward–buy a lot and fill the spaces–you’ll have to navigate around some red tape. For instance, there are numerous legal requirements regarding parking lot signs<\/strong> that you’ll need to adhere to. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Parking lot sign requirements vary from business to business and from state to state<\/strong>. However, no matter where you’re located or what type of business you have, certain parking lot signs are required everywhere. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Who Enforces Parking Lot Signage Standards? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are several federal agencies and departments that determine parking lot sign standards. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The two primary entities are the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices<\/strong><\/a> and the Department of Transportation<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But as long as your parking lot is MUTCD and DOT compliant, you’re typically good to go. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do Different States Have Different Parking Lot Sign Requirements? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While it’s true that states can create their own rules and regulations regarding parking lot sign requirements, all states must abide by MUTCD and DOT standards.<\/strong> In other words, if the MUTCD requires a certain parking lot sign, you’re required to have it in your lot. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are some of the areas where individual states can determine their parking lot sign requirements: <\/p>\n\n\n\n